2024 Division I Men's Lacrosse Way Early Rankings

September 5, 2023

Patrick Stevens

Rich Barnes

It’s never too early to talk college lacrosse.

With much of the transfer market settled and the coaching carousel now at a halt, it’s time to take a look ahead to what the 2024 college lacrosse season has in store.

Players across the country have returned to their college campuses awaiting the onset of formal fall ball practices. Renewed hopes of reaching Memorial Day Weekend have blossomed. Before you know it, college lacrosse will be back.

In August, USA Lacrosse Magazine staff and contributors decided to have some fun with our annual Way Early Top 25, broken into five segments. For your convenience, we’ve synthesized that information here.

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ON THE CUSP

WAY EARLY MEN’S 25-21

First up: Seven teams with a credible chance to crack the Top 20 at some point this year — and perhaps even stay there for much of the spring.

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IN THE POSTSEASON CONVERSATION

WAY EARLY MEN’S 20-16

Next up: Five teams that figure to find themselves in the postseason conversation come the spring.

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TOP 10 LURKERS

WAY EARLY MEN’S 15-11

Next up: Five teams that will be knocking on the door of the top 10 — and could end up being mainstays there all season.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF SYRACUSE ATHLETICS

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CONTENDERS

WAY EARLY MEN’S 10-6

Next up: Five contenders to pop up on Memorial Day Weekend — including one that hasn’t even been in the NCAA tournament the last two years.

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THE FAVORITES

WAY EARLY MEN’S 5-1

Last up: A way-too-early top five.

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Written By

Patrick Stevens

Patrick Stevens has covered college sports for 25 years. His work also appears in The Washington Post, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and other outlets. He's provided coverage of Division I men's lacrosse to USA Lacrosse Magazine since 2010.